If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Derry grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Manchester were whitening toothpastes and Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter in the area.

Whitening Rinses Whitening rinses are similar to mouthwashes. They kill bacteria, freshen breath and may help remove plaque. Whitening rinses, however, contain tooth-whitening ingredients not found in mouthwashes. Manufacturers advise taking a mouthful of the rinse and letting it slosh around on your teeth for one minute twice a day. Though this method is simple, many users never notice a lightening of their teeth. This is probably because the rinse does not touch your teeth long enough to truly whiten them.

Whitening Strips The whitening strips you can buy in Manchester grocery stores have a couple of drawbacks. Though they contain a bleaching agent, it is much less potent than those used in dental offices. Another issue is that they do not whiten between teeth because the strips only touch the front surface. Though it is possible to remove stains, it can take months to see any whitening. By that point, you have probably spent more money than you would have if you’d have chosen the professional system at your Derry dental practice.

Teeth Whitening Gels Whitening gels are painted onto teeth with a small brush. One problem with whitening gels is that they only stick to dry teeth. If any saliva gets on the teeth during treatment, the gel is more likely to slide off.

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Derry dentists Dr. Craig Rothenberg and Dr. Michael Moskowitz of the Vanguard Dental Group provide exceptional restorative and cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, family dentistry and so much more. We serve patients in the Manchester, New Hampshire area including Derry, Londonderry, Windham, Chester, Hampstead, Salem, Auburn and Sandown, NH.